Perceptions and use of technology in older people with ophthalmic conditions.

ABSTRACT: Background: Technologies such as mobile applications are increasingly being developed for patients to help manage their clinical conditions. However there is a paucity of information confirming the capacity or willingness of older patients with ophthalmic complaints to engage with such computer applications. The aim of this paper is to assess the perception and use of a range of common computing technologies by older ophthalmic patients, in order to guide future ophthalmology-specific development and clinical use. Methods: Patients attending Manchester Royal Eye Hospital were surveyed with questions designed to measure their perceptions, attitudes and experiences of using technology.  Inclusion criteria included any patient aged 40 or over who attended the ophthalmology outpa

SUBMITTER: Ali ZC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6685452 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature